The Artisans Fair of San Blas Enthralls on Weekends

Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at 12:42 pm 
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Handicraft Dolls

Handicraft Dolls

San Blas is historically a neighborhood of artisans. That is its tradition from time immemorial. On Fridays and Saturdays they get together in a fair and display their crafts to the public. Held in the Plazoleta de San Blas, right by the side of the famous church and the ever flowing fountain the artists set of tables and show their work. Tourists and locals can enjoy walking through their displays to know their handicraft, their experiences and the traditions of this historic neighborhood. Read the rest of this entry

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Backpackers Bring Color to Cuzco

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 11:04 am 
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Travelers Selling their Wares, Plaza de San Blas

Travelers Selling their Wares, Plaza de San Blas

By Hebert Edgardo Huamani Jara (translated by David Knowlton)

Backpackers throng to Cuzco. The luggage bands at the airport fill with their often oversized packs and they stumble off buses and move through gates  to enter our Imperial city. They bring color to Cuzco.

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Peruvians Make a Home in the United States

Monday, November 26th, 2012 at 9:20 am 
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Flyer for Lord of MIracles Procession

Flyer for Lord of MIracles Procession

By David Knowlton

Peruvian food is not the only import from Peru that is taking hold in the United States and elsewhere. A significant population of Peruvians also resides in the United States and is creating society and culture that contributes to the redefinition of the country. Read the rest of this entry

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Lovely Sellers on the Pisac Path

Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at 10:48 am 
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A Woman and her Daughter Selling Bracelets on the Path to the Pisac Complex

A Woman and her Daughter Selling Bracelets on the Path to the Pisac Complex

By Walter Coraza Morveli (Translated by David Knowlton)

On the way to tourist attractions, such as the fifteenth century Inca estate of Pisaq in the Sacred Valley, you see women offering their wares. They come from communities near the tourist sites and with warmth and sincere smiles captivate the visitors while offering them handicrafts that they made as a souvenir of the place. Read the rest of this entry

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San Blas’ Handicraft Fair

Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 1:27 pm 
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San Blas’ Handicraft Fair

San Blas’ Handicraft Fair

By Hebert Edgardo Huamani Jara (translated by David Knowlton)

One Saturday I went to the ancient neighborhood of San Blas, known for its handicrafts.   As I walked through its zigzagging streets I was enchanted with the colonial houses raised on Inca walls that are still visible.   Its blue balconies shine from brightly colored geraniums in terracotta pots. Read the rest of this entry

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